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November 16, 1989 at 4:30 PM

Batesville Venture · Surface · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: Memphis Stone & Gravel Company (Memphis Stone & Gravel Co et al)

Panola County, MS

Classification POWERED HAULAGE

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UNDER AN ELEVATED CONVEYOR BELT WHEN SUPPORT CABLE BROKE DROPPING CONVEYOR ON EMPLOYEE.CONVEYOR HAD BEEN TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AND WAS NOT OPERABLE AT THE TIME.BROKEN LEG C

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Walking, Running
Subunit / location: STRIP, QUARY, OPEN PIT
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: BELT CONVEYORS
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Total mining experience: 36 years
Experience at this mine: 1 year
Experience in this job: 17 years
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219893280001 · Mine ID 2200380 Trainer view →